Hector and Jake Isaacs, the co-founder of Gathering the Kings, have a real heart-to-heart about what it means to be a man these days. Jake opens up about figuring himself out, ditching old ideas about being a guy, and how a tough challenge changed how he sees his purpose, leading others, and relationships. They get real about the stuff guys don't talk about, the myths that hold them back, and the tough truths about being genuine in today's world. It's raw, honest, and will make you think long after the episode's over.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – Kicking Off with the Guest Who Redefines Growth
• 00:02:04 – Why Jake Isaacs’ Journey Starts with Reading
• 00:03:03 – What Happens When Identity Becomes Your Shield
• 00:04:08 – Childhood Stories That Shape Who We Are
• 00:05:44 – Misaligned Marriages: Hard Lessons from Jake’s Past
• 00:08:12 – The Dangerous Myth of ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’
• 00:12:53 – Are Nice Guys Really Finishing Last?
• 00:14:37 – Unpacking the Power of Polarity in Love
• 00:18:43 – The John Mayer Script for Love: Myth or Reality?
• 00:19:47 – Building Family Mastermind Moments That Stick
• 00:20:42 – Loneliness, Brotherhood, and the Male Crisis
• 00:21:40 – How Vulnerability Can Change the Game for Men
• 00:23:49 – Why Owning Your Story Is a Superpower
• 00:25:19 – Lessons from a Lifetime of Reading and Reflection
• 00:28:05 – Mentorship as the Secret to True Growth
• 00:32:36 – Silent Retreats and Darkness: A Different Kind of Growth
• 00:37:53 – Redefining Modern Masculinity: The Big Takeaway

Links and Resources:

• Jake on LinkedIn
• Jake on Instagram
• Gathering the Kings
• Gathering the Kings on YouTube
• Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
• Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

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